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Encinitas, CA
A Children's Garden (Leucadia)

Four And Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Encinitas ·  Telephone: (760) 436-5370  · Website: www.acgpreschool.com

Basic Stats

Established 1980
% of teachers with:
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

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Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.4) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three and Half Stars
Outside play equipment Three Stars

source:This information was provided by parents

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Each day a child is picked up at the Center later than 5:00pm ("closing time"), the parent shall be assessed a fee of $15 for each fifteen (15) minutes or portion thereof, after such closing time. Parents are required to pay the late pick-up fee on the day the late pick-up occurs. If late pick-ups are habitual, the Center is likely to terminate the child's enrollment. Each day a half-day child is picked up at the center later than the scheduled pick up time for that day, the parent shall be assessed a fee of $10 for each (1) hour or portion thereof, after such pick-up time. The parent is required to pay the late fee on the day the fee is assessed against the parent. (excerpted from admission agreement)

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Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
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Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check Mark
Art room Check Mark
Library Check Mark
Large front grassy yard, Sand areas in back, bike paths and walking bridges, Stationary VW Bus, live ducks Check Mark
Playground

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Check Mark

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Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
A Children's Garden has a playground every kid dreams about, complete with a Pirates Ship and VW Bus to play in.

Parent #2
could be cleaner and snacks could be healthier but not that bad.

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